The Evolving Bond: What Our Mothers Still Teach Us After 50
I lost my mother in my late thirties. At the time, I thought I understood the fullness of what she had given me—the care, the…
The Mother-Daughter Makeover: Healing and Rediscovering Each Other in Midlife
We all know the cliché: a strained relationship with your mother in your teenage years. But what happens when those tensions simmer on into midlife?…
Mum, You’re Fired! Now What? How To Elevate Your Empty Nest
Have you ever been fired unexpectedly from previous jobs due to budget cuts, restructuring or whatever flimsy excuse your supervisors used to justify cutting off…
The Little Guide To The Perfect Mother Of The Bride’s Dress
Supportive, sweet, and totally stylish! The ideal mother of the bride needs to make a "bella figura" and this includes choosing the right gown, too.…
Am I Too Late To Freeze My Eggs?
Dear CrunchyTales, I'm 40 years old and single. I am aware of my declining fertility, and I've often witnessed friends of mine who have struggled…
Late Motherhood: Are You Mentally Prepared For This Journey?
If you are older than 40 and planning to have a baby, you are in good company. As more women are spending their early adulthood…
How To Get Me Time As A Single Mum Over 40
Want a crash course in managing chaos with grace? Think single parents. According to the 2021 US Census Bureau, out of 11 million single-parent families…
Midlife, Books And Motherhood
Being a mum has never been an easy journey, but for several reasons, motherhood becomes harder in midlife. Whether it's because you've waited for so…
When Did We Start Being Desensitised To Teenage Drug Use?
The brazen use of drugs amongst teenagers is becoming a common sight within our local communities. They no longer feel the need to skulk behind…
How Motherhood Changed My View Of Mental Health
My greatest achievement to date was becoming a mum. Having my children has changed me. I found a new inner strength that I had never…
Cracking the Code of Ageing
All around the world, people are trying to avoid what they consider one of the most worrying conditions of their life: ageing. Why? What's so…